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[/vc_column_text][toggles style=”minimal”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”How do licensed day homes differ from private babysitters?”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Dayhomes are very different as compared to regular day care centers or preschools. We often get many questions from parents and more often than not they’re very similar. Please have a look below on commonly asked questions so see if it can answer any questions that you might have about sending your kids to a dayhome.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”How many kids can a day home educator have under care at one time?”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]According to the dayhome standards of Alberta an educator is allowed to have six kids under the age of 13 not including their own under care at one time. In addition to that an educator can only have a maximum of two kids under the age of 2 and a maximum of 3 kids under the age of 3.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”How much does it cost?”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Each day is different in terms of their fees as the Educators are free to set fees. factors like if the educator provides food, diapers or if there is some additional programming influences pricing and it varies across the agency. If you would like to get a specific price, reach out to us and we could prepare a few options.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”How do you screen dayhome Educators?”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]We go through a very thorough testing procedure to make sure that the educator is qualified to provide care. Our thorough checklist includes criminal record checks, medical references, personal references and our childcare consultant assesses each dayhome site to ensure that it has adequate materials and equipment to facilitate a child’s development.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”How do you monitor Dayhomes?”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]With each day home we weekly monitor their attendance, sick logs and such through our internal systems. In addition to that our consultant visits each home at least once per month and we do quarterly safety checks to ensure that each day home is keeping up to our standards.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][/toggles][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” button_id=”b1″ text=”Know More” url=”https://lmfdha.com/faq-for-parents/”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”5123″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”s6″ disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default” el_class=”t1″]
[/text-with-icon][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”t2″ text_direction=”default”]Working with The Child Dayhomes was a game changer. They offer great support with advertising and are very professional in all their dealings.[/vc_column_text][/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1741281278933-7″ title=”Item” tab_id=”1741281278934-8″][text-with-icon icon_type=”image_icon” icon_image=”5307″]
[/text-with-icon][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”t2″ text_direction=”default”]My kids attend one of their dayhomes and they absolutely love it. Everyday I hear about all sorts of different and creative activities that they partake in.[/vc_column_text][/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1741281278960-1″ title=”Item” tab_id=”1741281278961-1″][text-with-icon icon_type=”image_icon” icon_image=”5308″]
[/text-with-icon][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”t2″ text_direction=”default”]My kids went to a different dayhome before that was with another agency. The Child Dayhomes are a night and day difference when compared to them. All my communication and paperwork is handled through their portal and makes it very easy for me to organize everything.[/vc_column_text][/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1741281278978-6″ title=”Item” tab_id=”1741281278979-1″][text-with-icon icon_type=”image_icon” icon_image=”5309″]
[/text-with-icon][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”t2″ text_direction=”default”]My kids day home teacher is amazing and a pleasure to deal with.[/vc_column_text][/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1741281278995-8″ title=”Item” tab_id=”1741281278995-8″][text-with-icon icon_type=”image_icon” icon_image=”5311″]
[/text-with-icon][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”t2″ text_direction=”default”]My coordinator helps me with any questions I may have and has helped me get a lot of my registered children.[/vc_column_text][/item][/carousel][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”linecons” button_id=”b1″ text=”Write a Review” url=”https://lmfdha.com/gallery/” icon_linecons=”vc_li vc_li-pen”][image_with_animation image_url=”5135″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” el_class=”cube”][image_with_animation image_url=”5142″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” el_class=”star”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”10″ bottom_padding=”100″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”s7″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_highlighted_text scribble_color=”#ffa928″ style=”scribble” scribble_shape=”basic-underline” scribble_thickness=”thick” scribble_speed=”1.8s” scribble_easing=”ease_in_out” delay=”500″ text_direction=”default”]
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General Resources
[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-ok” color=”Extra-Color-3″ alignment=”left” spacing=”default” link_style=”default”]- Today’s Parent
- Families Matter – Strengthening families via key protective factors
- Respite Child Care
- Dr. Jody Carrington
- Daniel J. Hodgins
- Federal-provincial child care agreement
- Subsidy calculator
Child Development
[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-ok” color=”Extra-Color-3″ alignment=”left” spacing=”default” link_style=”default”]- ASQ Developmental Screening
- GRIT Developmental Supports
- Brain Story Toolkit (Brain Development Video Series) – Alberta Family Wellness Initiative
- EDI and the Early Years
- Center on the Developing Child – Harvard University
- Self-Regulation – The Mehrit Centre / Stuart Shanker
Government Resources
[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-ok” color=”Extra-Color-3″ alignment=”left” spacing=”default” link_style=”default”]- Alberta Family Day Home Standards Manual – Govt. of Alberta
- Finding and Choosing Child Care – Govt. of Alberta
- Child Care Subsidy – Govt. of Alberta
- Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) – Govt. of Alberta
- Provincial Family Resource Networks (Program Directory) – Govt. of Alberta
- Federal-provincial child care agreement
- Subsidy calculator
Activities and Fun
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- Get Outside and Play
- Teacher Tom
- 1000 Hours Outside
- National Geographic Kids
- Lego – Games, videos, and sets for kids
- The Muddy Puddle Teacher – Outdoor learning
Stress and Trauma Supports
[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-ok” color=”Extra-Color-3″ alignment=”left” spacing=”default” link_style=”default”]- NCPMI – Coping with COVID 19 and other emergencies / disasters
- Canadian ACEs and Trauma-Informed Network – Adverse childhood experience and resilience training
- Little Warriors – Sexual abuse support
- Dr. Bruce Perry – The Neurosequential Model Network
